A place to discuss Mad Men, AMC's first foray into producing television.

The show is critically acclaimed and award-winning, earning nine Emmys and four Golden Globes. It is the first basic cable series to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series, winning the award in 2008 and 2009.

So go get a bottle of scotch and a glass, and kick back in your favorite easy chair with your favorite brand of smokes. We'll be here after each episode.

yeah I don't really think he/she misunderstood your original post. Nowhere in the post is it "obvious" that you googled it already. It doesn't really compute to me either. I'm so confused how this problem arises with modern technology - which is why that question about the videotape totally makes sense. But you're right - not a big deal.

Anyway moot point. Glad you were able to successfully record, your friend should be eternally grateful.